Birth Control, STD Testing & Abortion - El Cerrito, CA
Family Medicine • El Cerrito, CA • Since 1929
About
Planned Parenthood Northern California provides birth control, STI testing and treatment, abortion care, and comprehensive sexual health services at 17 centers across 20 counties in Northern California, including locations near El Cerrito, CA. Services include contraception options, pregnancy testing/counseling, in-clinic abortion, STI screening and treatment, PrEP/nPEP for HIV prevention, cancer screenings, and gender-affirming care. They emphasize affordable, high-quality care regardless of income, insurance, or immigration status, with multiple offices in the Bay Area region. The organization is a nonprofit, equal-opportunity employer with 174 staff and is headquartered in Concord, CA.
Clinic Type
Family Medicine
Address
El Cerrito Health Center, 94530 (El Cerrito, CA)
Phone
(510) 527-5806
media.office@ppfa.org
Opening Hours
In-person: hours likely posted on site; telehealth available; open two Saturdays a month (2nd and 4th). See online schedule for exact times.
Telehealth
Yes
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
Most health insurance plans cover prescription birth control, annual wellness exams, and STI/HIV screenings with no copay
Walk-in, Same-day appointment (priority), Telehealth, In-person appointments, Major Credit/Debit Cards, In-person: Appointments directly at the clinic, Telehealth: Remote care through phone/video
Financing: State funding may be available; you may qualify for affordable coverage; PP for uninsured policies ensures not turned away for inability to pay
Languages Spoken
Pricing
Current Offers
New patient offers
FAQs
Do most insurance plans cover birth control and STI screenings with no copay?
Yes — most health insurance plans cover prescription birth control, annual wellness exams, and STI/HIV screenings with no copay.
Walk-in information
You are welcome to walk in any time the Health Center is open to make an appointment or see if there is a same day appointment available. If you have the time to wait, we will make every effort to fit you in the same day. If we can’t see you, we will give you the first priority appointment available.
Appointment policies and information
The Health Center is open two Saturdays a month (2nd and 4th); please check our online appointment schedule to verify we are open.
Services Offered
You can fill your birth control prescriptions at our health center instead of the pharmacy. Birth control refills are available during normal hours of operation.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Yelp: 3.9/5 (51)
- HelpConnectUsa: 3.9/5 (34)
- Ovu.com/Docasap (aggregate): 3.3/5 (601 (aggregated))
Patients praise
- Staff are described as dedicated, supportive, and kind
- Environment is noted as clean and comfortable for patients
- Valued as an accessible and affordable option for essential reproductive healthcare
- Patients appreciate the non-judgmental and informative care received during routine visits
Common complaints
- Long wait times and scheduling delays
- Perceived lack of attentiveness or dismissiveness from some medical providers
- Issues with front desk communication and management of appointment arrivals
- Isolated reports of concerns regarding medical procedures or hygiene protocols
"Most of the negative reviews are about waiting time? I didn’t have to wait at all, with an appointment, but even if I did- the level of care and professionalism here is unmatched. The providers are incredibly sensitive to your needs. They are not rushed."
— LocalityBiz User Review"Very low quality doctors. The lady i got pissed me off because she wouldnt order me a urine culture... She had the nerve to tell me its not taco bell u cant just order what u want."
— Ovu.com Patient Review"PlannedParenthood is a god-send to people like myself that cannot afford decent healthcare... This is the only health care facility where I am listened to, heard and not treated like an annoyance."
— Ovu.com Patient ReviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Reproductive Health Services Remain Legal, Safe, Available In Contra Costa County – News24-680.com — Jun 15, 2026
- Debbie E. Barish, N.P. | Obstetrics and Gynecology in Berkeley, CA | Sutter Health — Jun 25, 2026
- Your Privacy During an Abortion Consultation: What You Need to Know - Bella Women's Center — Nov 20, 2025
- Diana Rumbo, CNM | Obstetrics and Gynecology in Berkeley, CA | Sutter Health — May 1, 2026
- Kimberly Cardoso, NP - Certified Nurse Midwife in Berkeley, CA — May 14, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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